Guest guest Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 11. Recollection is mental modification caused by reproduction of the previous impression of an object without adding anything from other sources. 12. By practice and detachment these can be stopped. 13. Exertion to acquire Sthiti or a tranquil state of mind devoid of fluctuations is called practice. 14. That practice when continued for a long time without break and with devotion becomes firm in foundation. 15. When the mind loses all desire for objects seen or described in the scriptures it acquires a state of utter desirelessness which is called detachment. 16. Indifference to the Gunas or the constituent principles, achieved through a knowledge of the nature of Purusha, is called Paravairagya (supreme detachment). 17. When concentration is reached with the help of Vitarka, Vichara, Ananda and Asmita, it is called Samprajnata-samadhi. 18. Asamprajnata-Samadhi is the other kind of Samadhi which arises through constant practice of Paravairagya which brings about the disappearance of all fluctuations of the mind, wherein only the latent impressions remain. 19. While in the case of the Videhas or the discarnates and of the Prakrtilayas or those subsisting in their elemental constituents, it is caused by nescience which results in objective existence. 20. Others (who follow the path of the prescribed effort) adopt the means of reverential faith, energy, repeated recollection, concentration and real knowledge (and thus attain Asamprajnata- samadhi). to be continued... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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